Training

Department of War Avian Knowledge Network Training – Camp Ripley, MN

The DoW AKN Team will be offering a three-day in-person training at Camp Ripley Training Center in Little Falls, MN.

When: 14-16 July 2026, 0800-1700
Where: Camp Ripley Training Center, Little Falls, MN
Who: DoW personnel and those that support DoW avian monitoring and research

Attendees will learn how the AKN system is organized, how to create project metadata and input data, how data sharing levels work, and how to visualize, analyze, and aggregate data for conservation purposes. Participants will leave with the capability to upload, archive, access, and use extensive avian data tools to assist in NEPA analysis and assessing impacts of readiness and non-readiness activities directly supporting the military mission.

This training session will take place over three days. Two days will be classroom instruction on the AKN system and focus on DoW’s coordinated and comprehensive approach. The third day will include a field component where attendees will complete a field survey with standardized sampling methods and return to the classroom to directly input data into a DoW “Project” within the AKN.

There is no cost for this training except for participant travel expenses.

Click the link below the learn more about this training and to submit a registration request form.